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Tray of buffalo chicken sliders on a baking sheet with melted cheddar, shredded chicken, and sesame seed buns, perfect for game day or party snacks.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders (Best Baked Sliders for Game Day & Family Comfort Meals)

Molly
These buffalo chicken sliders bring together tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, melty cheese, and buttery slider buns in the ultimate party snack or easy weeknight dinner. Perfect for meal prep, game day spreads, or family gatherings, they’re ready in under 30 minutes and easily customizable for heat levels, cheese types, and dietary needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
Cuisine American, Game Day Comfort
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie or cooked breast/thigh
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing optional drizzle
  • Fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 350°F. Line a baking dish with parchment or foil.
  • Mix Chicken & Sauce: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
  • Assemble Sliders: Slice slider buns in half. Layer bottom buns in dish. Top with buffalo chicken, shredded cheese, and top buns.
  • Brush & Bake: Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over tops. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until tops are golden and cheese melts.
  • Serve: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese, sprinkle parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Secret Tips for Buffalo Chicken Sliders

1. Toast the bottoms of the slider buns before assembling: This helps prevent sogginess once the saucy chicken is added and keeps the structure intact.
2. Mix in a spoonful of cream cheese: Blending cream cheese with the shredded buffalo chicken creates a richer, creamier filling that holds together better.
3. Use a garlic butter glaze: Brushing the tops of the buns with melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley before baking adds an extra flavor punch and golden finish.
4. Broil for the last 2 minutes: To get those buns extra crisp and slightly caramelized on top, broil the sliders uncovered right at the end of baking.
5. Add a layer of cheese under and over the chicken: This double-cheese method helps bind everything and gives a gooey melt factor in every bite.
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